2005 C6 Torque/hp Limits
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Drifting
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2005 C6 Torque/hp Limits
Can anyone tell me what is the safe HP/Torque limit the rear end and tranny will handle on an A4/C6? Also has anyone had the tune done at Texas Speed and what were your thoughts on that, worth it, problems? 
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I'm not an expert in this field by any means, however I have heard that the A4/A6 transmission is safe up to 500 horse and 500 torque, give or take. Lingenfelter offers auto transmission upgrades for any mods that push the car over 500 horse.
Once again, I am not sure on the exact numbers, but I think this is a good estimate. Don't rely on this information to be accurate to do mods, as I take no responsibility for anything that may go wrong.
Once again, I am not sure on the exact numbers, but I think this is a good estimate. Don't rely on this information to be accurate to do mods, as I take no responsibility for anything that may go wrong.
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Originally Posted by JAB210
I'm not an expert in this field by any means, however I have heard that the A4/A6 transmission is safe up to 500 horse and 500 torque, give or take. Lingenfelter offers auto transmission upgrades for any mods that push the car over 500 horse.
Once again, I am not sure on the exact numbers, but I think this is a good estimate. Don't rely on this information to be accurate to do mods, as I take no responsibility for anything that may go wrong.
Once again, I am not sure on the exact numbers, but I think this is a good estimate. Don't rely on this information to be accurate to do mods, as I take no responsibility for anything that may go wrong.
I am pretty sure the GM line is 500/500.
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It all depends on traction, doesn't it. At 400hp, in first gear, your applying around 3600ft-lbs of torque to the rear axles (400*3*3). If you put slicks on your car, you can brake a diff with a stock engine if you abuse it enough.
Use your head, avoid abuse, and you'll be fine. I've never broken a drivetrain part with constant 7500rpm shifts, and 550hp.
Use your head, avoid abuse, and you'll be fine. I've never broken a drivetrain part with constant 7500rpm shifts, and 550hp.
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